Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 19.8% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,076 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Santa Fe
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Scottsdale, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher